Category: Where Is Dr. Di? / Travel
A Food Lover’s Dream in Trastevere
Trastevere…one of my most favorite places in Rome...from romantic winding alleyways and cobblestone streets to magestic churches and splendid piazzas, [...]
Secrets to Eating Healthy on the Road
It’s a common story: You wake up before dawn, rush to the airport and arrive with only a few minutes to spare before boarding. Glancing around, you re [...]
Elegant Country Lodging and Delicious Fare at the Vermont Four Columns Inn
Quintessential New England…old homesteads, and white-steepled churches nestled amidst the village green with fir trees still covered in snow. This is [...]
Hudson Valley – The Napa of the East Coast
I’m driving West on Rt. 44 past beautiful rolling hills in Salisbury and Lakeville on my way to Hudson Valley for a two month stay in Rhinebeck and Hi [...]
Mouth Watering Food, Delicious Wine and Pure Romance in Sonoma
Sonoma is a magical place dotted with quaint towns, each with its own unique flavor. I recommend Healdsburg as a home base for 1-2 days and then spend [...]
Experience a Fairytale at WildSpring Guest Habit in Southern Oregon
Imagine you have just entered a fairytale land with a beautiful canopy of 100 foot trees, rustling ferns, an ocean breeze and the only sounds are the [...]
Where Water Meets Wine at the Napa River Inn
Luxury reigns at the Napa River Inn, situated among the bustling renaissance of Downtown Napa's Riverfront District. Their waterfront location within [...]
A New Definition of Intimacy at The Outlook Lodge
Situated northwest of Colorado Springs at an elevation of 7800 feet, Green Mountain Falls has been a resort destination since the late 1800's. The vil [...]
Peaceful, Ecofriendly Retreat at The Colonnade Hotel in Boston
One of the great things about living in Connecticut is the close proximity to some amazing cities like Boston and Manhattan. You can easily do Boston [...]
Vegas Style Luxury at the Peppermill Resort in Reno
If it weren’t for this beautiful resort, I would probably never have made it to Reno, Nevada – known as The Biggest Little City in the World, which is [...]
Blue Ridge Mountains and Wine at Banner Elk Winery & Villa
Nestled in the awe inspiring majestic Blue Ridge Mountains stands North Carolina High Country's original winery. In 2006, the age-old tradition of win [...]
Experience Light, Peace and Beauty at The Jenks House B&B
In my opinion, Jacksonville, Florida is one of the best kept secrets in this country. It has just about everything you could possibly imagine…without [...]
Classic Western Elegance at the Snow King Resort Hotel
Wyoming and Montana are two places that have been on my list for years to visit. The drive into Jackson takes you along the pristine Snake River and w [...]
Urban Oasis and Beervana in Portland, Oregon
If you don’t get enough amazing food and drink in Seattle, then Portland, Oregon is just a short drive away. Our first stop was the Kimpton RiverPlace [...]
The Meritage Resort – the Perfect Blend
Leaving Lake Tahoe, we traveled west to Napa on I-50 and happened to be driving near an area where they were having many uncontrolled wildfires. In fa [...]
Escape to a Mountainside Retreat in Missoula at Blue Mountain B&B
After a relaxing two days in Whitefish, we headed back to Missoula for a few days at the Blue Mountain Bed and Breakfast. You literally feel like you [...]
Enter as Strangers, Leave as Friends at the Lovely Abbington Green B&B Inn in Asheville
If you haven’t been to Asheville, North Carolina – it needs to be on your bucket list! Without a doubt it is one of my most favorite cities out of all [...]
Hotel de Chimayo: Woven in Time and Tradition
We arrived at the Hotel Chimayo de Santa Fe, which can be found in the heart of downtown Santa Fe half a block from the historic Santa Fe Plaza. The [...]
Rest, Relaxation and Luxury at the Inn and Spa at Loretto
At first glance, the Inn and Spa at Loretto is reflective of traditional adobe pueblos of the area located in the epicenter of historic downtown Santa [...]
The Winvian Farm: Stay the Night in a Treehouse, a Greenhouse or a Sikorsky Helicopter
After you’ve read the title of this article, you’re probably thinking I jet-setted off to Europe or some exotic location to have the opportunity to st [...]
A Sport’s Lovers Paradise in South Lake Tahoe
Boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, skiing, biking, hiking, ice skating and bar hopping... whatever your passion, Tahoe South (as the locals call it) d [...]
Peace and Solitude at the Bentwood Inn
Eager to start our first full day in Grand Teton National Park, we headed to Jenny Lake and took a short 5 minute boat trip across the lake to get to [...]
Find Your True North at the White Stallion Ranch
Have you ever walked into a resort or hotel and felt so relaxed you thought you were at home? That’s the immediate feeling I got when we arrived at th [...]
Expect the Unexpected at the Captain Fairfield Inn and Pomegranate Inn
Settled in the 1600's and a long time ship building mecca, the Kennebunkport river banks saw five-masted ships and schooners making their way down the [...]